Kinde Road over Taft Drain
FairHuron County, Michigan · Sec 32 Hume Twp · Structure no. 000000000003528
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,520
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kinde Road over Taft Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Kinde Road over Taft Drain in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 104 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,740 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kinde Road over Taft Drain built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Kinde Road over Taft Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Kinde Road over Taft Drain carry?
About 1,520 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Kinde Road over Taft Drain?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Kinde Road over Taft Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.